Celebrity Biographies
Eli Manning Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1981, January-3 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 39 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet 5 inches |
| Name | Eli Manning |
| birth name | Elisha Nelson Manning IV |
| Dad | Archie Manning |
| Mother | Olivia Williams-Manning |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | american football quarterback |
| Net worth | $100 million |
| Salary | $18 million |
| eye color | Dark brown |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| weight in kg | 99 |
| Married to | Abby McGrew |
| Kids | Ava Frances, Lucy Thomas, Caroline Olivia, Charles Elisha |
| Education | The University of Mississippi |
| Awards | 2x Super Bowl Champion, 2x Super Bowl MVP, 4X Pro Bowl and NFC co-leader in passing touchdown |
Born and raised in New Orleans, Eli Manning is an American football quarterback. He currently plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). His unquestionable brilliance on the field also earned him many accolades such as the Maxwell Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and SEC Most Valuable Player Awards.
Eli has married Abby Mcgrew and has four children.
Born in New Orleans
Eli Manning was born on January 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He belongs to the white ethnicity and has US citizenship.
He is the son of Olivia Williams Manning (mother) and Archie Manning (father). He grew up with his two brothers Peyton Manning and Cooper Manning in their hometown, Louisiana.
Eli went on to study at the Isidore Newman School. At that time, he was interested in basketball and soccer. He also joined his high school Greenies team and had the opportunity to hone his skills by playing many local tournaments. He then attended Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) and completed his graduation.
Gained fame after joining the New York Giants
Later, Eli Manning switched his efforts towards football during his college days. He also won several awards for his wonderful performance such as Conerly Torphy (2001), Independence Bowl MVP (2002), Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2003) and Sporting News Radio Socrates Award (2004).
In 2004, the player signed a six-year contract with the New York Giants for $45 million. He made his team debut at quarterback playing against the Philadelphia Eagles . In 2004, Manning helped his team win against the Dallas Cowboys with 144 touchdown yards.
Eli Manning with his wife Abby McGrew SOURCE: Getty Image
The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter. Ava Frances in 2011. The couple is blessed with two more daughters. Lucy Thomas , born in 2013 and Caroline Olivia , born in 2015.
On February 3, 2019, the family welcomed their first child, a boy. Carlos Elisha . Family of five currently in New York.